Monday, October 29, 2012

Vintage Pot Holder/ Hot Plate Crochet Pattern


Supplies:
Hook K
Red Heart yarn (or another sturdy and tough medium worsted weight yarn)
Sewing Needle

Abbreviations Used:
Ch: chain
Sl: slip stitch
Sc: single crochet
Dc: double crochet

Instructions for Holder: (work piece with 2 strands of yarn at the same time)

Round 1: ch 3, 10 dc in first ch, sl in top of ch 3. (10 dc)
Round 2: ch 3, 2 dc in each stitch, sl in top of ch 3. (20 dc)
Round 3: ch 3, *2 dc in first stitch, dc in next st, repeat from * around, sl in top of ch 3. (30 dc)
Round 4: ch 3, *2 dc in first stitch, dc in next 2 st, repeat from * around, sl in top of ch 3. (40 dc)
Round 5: ch 3, *2 dc in first stitch, dc in next 3 st, repeat from * around, sl in top of ch 3. (50 dc) Tie off.

-Attach only 1 strand of yarn in the color of your choice for scallop edge.

Round 6: ch 3, 5 dc in same stitch as joining, skip 2 stitches, sc in next stitch, skip 2 stitches, *6 dc in next stitch, skip 2 stitches, sc in next stitch, skip 2 stitches, repeat from * around ending with a sc, sl in top of ch 3, ch 6, sl in top of sc right below (you just made the loop to hang it!), tie off.

-Sew in all ends.




I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS PATTERN! FEEDBACK IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED!

Monday, October 22, 2012

Cable Stitch "Jenna" Headband Crochet Pattern

I HAVE CHOSEN TO POST THIS PATTERN FOR A SECOND TIME ON MY BLOG BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE ARE HAVING TROUBLES ACCESSING THE FIRST POST. THE PATTERN IS EXACTLY THE SAME!


I created this headband and pattern when a friend of mine, Jenna, wanted a custom cable headband for the winter! Thank you Jenna for your great idea! This is my favorite fall/winter accessory! 

-makes an adult headband for most heads measuring around 21”

NOTE: This pattern is an intermediate pattern because of the use of the front and back post triple crochet stitches to make the cable. I learned how to do these stitches just by watching video tutorials on you-tube.

Supplies:
Crochet hook ‘I’
Simply Soft Yarn
1 or 2 buttons for closure
Sewing needle

Abbreviations Used:
-ch: chain
-sts: stitches
-sc: single crochet
-hdc: half double crochet
-fptr: front post triple crochet
-bptr: back post triple crochet

Headband:
-chain 13 (or any number that leaves 4 cable stitches in the middle and an even number of stitches on both sides- So here I wanted 4,4,4 so the ch 13 will make 12 sts)
Row 1: sc in 2nd chain and each remaining chain, turn
Row 2: ch 2 (counts as first hdc here and throughout), hdc in each of the remaining 11 sts, turn (12 sts total)
Row 3: ch 2, hdc in next 3 sts, fptr in post of each of the next 4 hdc, hdc in each of 4 remaining st, turn
Row 4: ch 2, hdc in next 3 sts, bptr in post of each of the 4 fptr, hdc in 4 remaining st, turn
Row 5: ch 2, hdc in next 3 sts, skip the next 2 stitches (sts 1 & 2) and fptr in post of 3rd bptr and 4th bptr, then go back to the 2 skipped sts and fptr in the post of the 1st bptr and 2nd bptr (in that order every time- 3, 4, 1, 2), hdc in remaining 4 sts, turn 

(*make sure when you do the fptr in the 1st bptr and 2nd bptr, you are doing these over top (or in front of) the 3rd and 4th stitches. This is what gives it the cross-over look*)

Row 6: repeat row 4
Row 7: repeat row 5
Row 8: repeat row 4
Row 9: repeat row 5

-Continue this pattern until the headband measures about 19”-20" long, finishing with row 4. (about 20 cross-overs)
-Row ? (however long your headband is): repeat row 3
-Hdc 2 rows as the ending edge. Tie off.

Sew in ends and attach button between the 2 hdc rows at the end. When buttoning the headband, I just slip the button through the middle of the 4 cable stitches- there should be a big enough gap.


PLEASE LEAVE QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND FEEDBACK FOR ME! THIS IS MY FIRST ATTEMPT AT WRITING AND POSTING PATTERNS AND I'M VERY NEW TO THIS!

Friday, October 12, 2012

Jelly Fish Stuffie


MAKE SURE TO READ THE ENTIRE PATTERN BEFORE STARTING (ESPECIALLY THE ASSEMBLY PART). IT WILL GIVE YOU A BETTER IDEA OF HOW TO MAKE THE WHOLE THING.

*The stitches used in this pattern are beginner stitches but a little bit of experience is needed to assemble the pieces*

Supplies:
-H hook or any size you desire for the size of the finished project
-Red Heart Yarn (Great for using up scraps!)
-Stuffing
-Yarn Needle

Abbreviations Used:
Sl st- slip stitch
St- stitch
Sc- single crochet
Dec- decrease (or single crochet two stitches together)
Hdc- half double crochet
Dc- double crochet

Body:
-Chain 4, sl st to form ring
Round 1: 6 sc in ring (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st (12)
Round 3: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st, cont around (18)
Round 4: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 2 st, cont around (24)
Round 5: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 3 st, cont around (30)
Round 6: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 4 st, cont around (36)
Round 7: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 5 st, cont around (42)
Round 8: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 6 st, cont around (48)
Rounds 9-13: sc around (48)
Round 14: dec across first 2 st, sc in next 5 st, cont around (42)
Round 15: dec across first 2 st, sc in next 4 st, cont around (36)
Round 16: dec across first 2 st, sc in next 3 st, cont around (30)
Round 17: dec across first 2 st, sc in next 2 st, cont around (24)
Round 18: dec across first 2 st, sc in next 1 st, cont around (18)
Round 19: dec across first 2 st, cont around until 2-3 st are left, tie off.

-Add 2 eyes in the shape of “X”.
-Add smile between two eyes.

Medium Tentacle (make 4):
-Chain 50
-Sc in first 2 st
-2 hdc in each remaining st

Large Tentacle (make 4):
-Chain 75
-Sc in first 2 st
-2 hdc in each remaining st

Ruffle Skirt:
-Attach yarn and chain 3
-3 dc in same space as attached yarn
-4 dc in every other stitch around to make ruffle.
-Connect to top of chain 3 at beginning. Tie off.

(NOTE (for right handed crocheters): Each row is worked in the opposite direction of the row before it in order to get a “wavy” look. So after your first set of 4 dc’s and your last dc is on the “left” side of the stitches, you turn your work so now your last dc and needle are on the “right” side and then you make the four dc’s going towards the left about two stitches down (or towards you). The need to make this skirt perfectly straight around is not necessary. Mine was not perfect and it gave it more of a wavy, ruffle look at the end.)

Assembly:
-Sew all 8 tentacles onto the body of jelly fish prior to finishing the body.
-Make the skirt above the tentacles.
-Sew eyes and smile next.
-Stuff jelly fish as much as possible.
-Finish body of jelly fish (the end of the jelly fish will be at the top of its head, so it’s important to make your stitches pretty because they will be visible). 

(NOTE: I stopped working on the body when there were about 18 stitches left. Once I sewed all the pieces on and stuffed the majority of the body, I continued with the body pattern until there were about 4 stitches left. I finished stuffing the body as best I could and then finished crocheting the jelly fish!)

This is my second pattern I have ever released. If you have any questions please ask! Comments and feedback are always appreciated! XOXO

Monday, October 8, 2012

Cable Stitch "Jenna" Headband Pattern

 

I created this headband and pattern when a friend of mine, Jenna, wanted a custom cable headband for the winter! Thank you Jenna for your great idea! This is my favorite fall/winter accessory! 

-makes an adult headband for most heads measuring around 21”

NOTE: This pattern is an intermediate pattern because of the use of the front and back post triple crochet stitches to make the cable. I learned how to do these stitches just by watching video tutorials on you-tube.

Supplies:
Crochet hook ‘I’
Simply Soft Yarn
1 or 2 buttons for closure
Sewing needle

Abbreviations Used:
-ch: chain
-sts: stitches
-sc: single crochet
-hdc: half double crochet
-fptr: front post triple crochet
-bptr: back post triple crochet

Headband:
-chain 13 (or any number that leaves 4 cable stitches in the middle and an even number of stitches on both sides- So here I wanted 4,4,4 so the ch 13 will make 12 sts)
Row 1: sc in 2nd chain and each remaining chain, turn
Row 2: ch 2 (counts as first hdc here and throughout), hdc in each of the remaining 11 sts, turn (12 sts total)
Row 3: ch 2, hdc in next 3 sts, fptr in post of each of the next 4 hdc, hdc in each of 4 remaining st, turn
Row 4: ch 2, hdc in next 3 sts, bptr in post of each of the 4 fptr, hdc in 4 remaining st, turn
Row 5: ch 2, hdc in next 3 sts, skip the next 2 stitches (sts 1 & 2) and fptr in post of 3rd bptr and 4th bptr, then go back to the 2 skipped sts and fptr in the post of the 1st bptr and 2nd bptr (in that order every time- 3, 4, 1, 2), hdc in remaining 4 sts, turn 

(*make sure when you do the fptr in the 1st bptr and 2nd bptr, you are doing these over top (or in front of) the 3rd and 4th stitches. This is what gives it the cross-over look*)

Row 6: repeat row 4
Row 7: repeat row 5
Row 8: repeat row 4
Row 9: repeat row 5
-Continue this pattern until the headband measures about 19”-20" long, finishing with row 4. (about 20 cross-overs)
-Row ? (however long your headband is): repeat row 3
-Hdc 2 rows as the ending edge. Tie off.


Sew in ends and attach button between the 2 hdc rows at the end. When buttoning the headband, I just slip the button through the middle of the 4 cable stitches- there should be a big enough gap.


PLEASE LEAVE QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND FEEDBACK FOR ME! THIS IS MY FIRST ATTEMPT AT WRITING AND POSTING PATTERNS AND I'M VERY NEW TO THIS!